By the author of our top-selling Virgin Islands and St. Martin & St. Barts Adventure Guides, here is the latest and most detailed guide to the three fascinating islands of the Dutch Caribbean. Diving, sailing, hiking, golf and horseback riding are excellent here. Enjoy gourmet cuisine, charming small inns and superb five-star resorts. Duty-free stores and unique island crafts makes the islands a shopper’s delight. All of them are fully explored, with details on the history and culture that makes each one so appealing.
Details the best diving spots, all types of accommodations, dining, tours, local lore and festivals, services.
Extensive background on the history, government and economy of the island.
Filled with inside information on which festivals are worth your time, where to find the best music, classes that will teach you the local cooking and artistic styles, the watersports, the best hiking trails.
The only two competing guides are much briefer than our book and cover only Aruba.
Introduction
Regional History
Government & Economy
Land & Sea
Location & Layout
Geography & Topography
Climate
Plants
Wildlife
Birds
Marine Life
The People
Language
Cuisine
Music
Travel Information
When to Go
Planning the Trip
Celebrations & Events
Carnival
Holidays
Documentation
Passports
Visas
Clearing Customs
Entering the ABCs
Duty-Free Allowances
Money Matters
Going Metric
Electricity
Time
Health & Safety
Insurance
Traveler’s Medical Assistance Insurance
Lost-Luggage Insurance
Trip-Cancellation Insurance
Non-Refundable Ticket Insurance
Insurance Agencies
Travelers With Special Needs
Getting Here
Cruising
Island Hopping
Inter-Island Airlines
Package Vacations
Yachting
Getting Around
Accommodations
Accommodation Rates
Getting Married
Overview
A Brief History
Early Inhabitants
The Puzzling Discovery
European Influence & Control
Oil & Tourism
Official Business
Unique Celebrations
Getting Here
By Air
By Cruise Ship
Leaving Aruba
Getting Around
Taxis
By Car
By Bicycle, Scooter & Motorcycle
By Bus
Touring the Island
Getting Oriented
Guided Tours
Walking Tour of Oranjestad
Island-Wide Sightseeing
San Nicolas
Savaneta
Adventures on Water
Best Beaches
Adventures Underwater
Scuba
Boat Dives
Dive Operators
Glass-Bottom Boating
Windsurfing
Sailing
Kayaking
Water Thrills & Toys
Deep-Sea Fishing
Adventures on Land
Horseback Riding
Golf
Biking
Hiking
Climbing
Tennis
Skydiving
Shopping
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
Oranjestad
In the Resort Areas
North End
South End
Nightlife
Party Buses
Dinner & Party Cruises
Casinos
Clubs & Bars
Island Facts & Contacts
Bonaire
Overview
A Brief History
Early Inhabitants
Europeans Arrive
Oil & Tourism
Official Business
Unique Celebrations
Getting to Bonaire
By Air
By Cruise Ship
Leaving Bonaire
Getting Around
By Taxi
By Car
By Bicycle, Scooter & Motorcycle
Touring the Island
Getting Oriented
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours
Walking Tour of Kralendijk
South of Kralendijk
North of Kralendijk
H Washington-Slagbaai National Park
Klein Bonaire
Adventures on Water
Best Beaches
East Coast Beaches
Beaches South of Kralendijk
Beaches North of Kralendijk
Beaches on Klein Bonaire
Diving & Snorkeling
The Guided Snorkeling Program
Dive Vacation Planners
Top Dive Sites
Dive Operators
Windsurfing
Windsurfing Operators
Boating
International Sailing Regatta
Day Sails & Charters
Fishing
Fishing Operators
Adventures on Land
Birdwatching & Nature Hikes
Biking
Shopping
Where to Stay
Resorts & Hotels
West Coast
East Coast & Inland
Rental Alternatives
Where to Eat 194
In Kralendijk 195
Resort Restaurants
Elsewhere on the Island
Nightlife
Night Diving
Slide Shows
Live Bands
Bars & Nightclubs
Casinos
Island Facts & Contacts
Curaçao
Overview
A Brief History
Curaçao Today
Official Business
Unique Celebrations
Getting to Curaçao
Getting Around
Touring the Island
Getting Oriented
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours
Willemstad - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sightseeing Southeast & North of Willemstad
Sightseeing West of Willemstad
Adventures on Water
West of Willemstad
The Central Shore, from Bullen Bay to Jan Thiel
Dive Operators
Sailing
Windsurfing
Deep-Sea Fishing
Adventures on Land
Shopping
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
Nightlife
Casinos
Resort Bars & Music
Other Nightspots
Movies
Island Facts & Contacts
Reviews
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Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao Adventure Guide
by Lynne Sullivan